Two local students help build school in rural Guatemala

Left to right: Ramiro Rojos and Haxwell Espinazo of DePaul Cristo Rey High School(Photo: Provided)

Ramiro Rojos and Haxwell Espinazo of DePaul Cristo Rey High School are part of a week-long trip taking place March 25-30 to build a primary school in rural Guatemala in partnership with Boston-based international nonprofit School the World.

The project aims to bring quality education to children in rural Guatemala and expand the worldview of American high school students, who will have an opportunity to witness firsthand the economic realities that families in indigenous areas of Central America face. This trip gives Ramiro and Haxwell the opportunity to make a difference and to see the power and influence of education throughout the world.

Globalization Partners, a Boston-based employment services organization, funded both the construction of the school and scholarships for Ramiro and Haxwell to join eight other students for the trip. Employees are also donating a substantial number of school supplies.

School the World is documenting the students' journey on social media for the duration of the trip. To see daily photos and videos, check out @schooltheworld on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

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